North Dakota
Increased snowfall in ND halts some burials until later in the spring
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – The state of North Dakota continues to get hit with nearly record-setting snowfall. A number of occasions have been affected this winter by the snow, however funeral properties in our space would be the most affected.
At Eastgate Funeral Dwelling in Bismarck, Joe Braun and his workers are busy making preparations for funeral companies. They common about 5 to 6 hundred funerals a yr and about 300 of these are throughout the winter months. The snow this season has actually affected them with burials within the cemeteries.
“What we’re having points with is as a result of the depth of the snow even on the town. There are some cemeteries which might be going to say we’ve to seek out out the place the grave is and decide if we will even do the burial at the moment,” mentioned Joe Braun, normal supervisor and licensed funeral director at Eastgate and Parkway Funeral Service.
The funeral dwelling remains to be capable of provide households different facets of companies resembling a visitation and church service, however maybe an important a part of these companies is the burial which is the ultimate goodbye to a cherished one. Placing this on maintain till hotter months is affecting folks’s grieving course of.
“Over time as I labored with folks they usually had delayed burials due to the snow or climate circumstances, at all times is additional aggravating to them, the grief intensifies,” mentioned Carleen Hennenfent, developer of aftercare companies at Eastgate and Parkway Funeral Companies.
The cemetery that our reporter Justin Gick is standing in remains to be seeing the results of all of the snowfall we’ve been getting. Behind him, the snow nearly goes excessive of a number of the tombstones. It’s been exhausting for members of the family to recover from to the cemetery to go to their family members. The funeral house is saying that they won’t have the ability to get burials achieved till later within the spring.
“It’s taxing on us because the funeral dwelling as a result of the extra households that we’ve to place off on the burial facet, it complexes issues for us within the spring when a number of the cemeteries are going to open up,” mentioned Braun.
Even when the snow melts within the spring and grass may be seen, there are nonetheless delays that the funeral dwelling may run into with the cemetery. The soil could also be too moist at that time and it may have an effect on the cemeteries’ tools. They hope this isn’t the case and attempt to convey this message throughout grief care conferences.
“Keep as calm as attainable. There are coping mechanisms for this when there may be anyone that’s underneath a high-stress scenario,” mentioned Hennenfent.
For those who ought to lose a cherished one throughout this time, funeral administrators ask on your endurance and understanding. They wish to get these burials accomplished.
“We have now to get this achieved for these households to have the ability to put that closure portion behind them,” mentioned Braun.
The funeral dwelling estimates they may have about 20-35 burials that they might want to conduct come springtime.
It’s essential to notice not all cemeteries within the state are having to pause burials due to the climate circumstances.
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North Dakota
The most deadly time to drive is between Memorial Day and Labor Day
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NORTH DAKOTA (KXNET) — The hundred-day span between Memorial Day and Labor Day is marked as the most deadly period on the road here in North Dakota.
According to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s 2022 crash summary report, fatal crashes are twice as likely during this time.
That’s why North Dakota leaders are urging drivers to not fall into a “false sense of security” during the bright and cheery days of summer.
According to Travel and Leisure, North Dakota has been marked as the state with the most reckless drivers.
There’s a range of reasons for this from drunk driving to speeding. But another reason is that when the snow clears, North Dakota drivers are eager to get out more and drive faster than they would in the snow, according to the North Dakota Department of Transportation’s Highway Safety Division director.
And because North Dakota has some of the lowest citation fees in the nation, ranging from $5 to $100, the Highway Patrol’s safety and education officer says that drivers aren’t given enough deterrents to drive safely.
However, with growing concerns about safety, there could be talk of increasing citation amounts in coming legislative sessions.
North Dakota
NDGF taking proactive measures to prevent aquatic nuisance species from spreading
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BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) – Aquatic nuisance species are nonnative plants, animals and pathogens that can threaten our aquatic resources. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department is taking proactive measures to stop the spread of ANS into our waterbodies by conducting watercraft inspections at popular boat ramps statewide.
“We got watercraft inspectors that are working throughout this summer around the state of North Dakota to check boats, to educate boat owners to do the right things at ramps, make sure boats are all clean, drain, dry before recreating here,” said Ben Holen, NDGF Aquatic Nuisance Species Coordinator.
What can anglers or watercraft recreationists expect when they come to an ANS inspection?
“A watercraft inspector will ask a few questions, only takes a couple minutes, and then they look at the hull of the boat. They’re looking at the engine area, looking at the anchor and also looking at all drain compartments, making sure all water is out of that watercraft. Everything is drained. Everything is cleaned, drained, dry before you get on that water body,” said Holen.
These watercraft inspections are voluntary and most people are cooperative and thankful the Game and Fish Department is spearheading efforts to stop the spread of ANS.
“We see a lot of our fishermen are really educated about aquatic nuisance species. They’re pulling their plugs every time, removing vegetation, doing the right things. Occasionally there are slip-ups, but that’s why our inspectors are out here making sure that those boats are good to go,” said Holen.
It’s not only fishing boats that are inspected, it’s all watercraft.
“So whether you’re a jet skier, a kayak, a canoer, a wakeboarder, you all play a part in curbing the spread of aquatic nuisance species in North Dakota,” said Holen.
The purpose of these inspections is to educate the public so they can help curb the spread of ANS.
“We can’t be at every ramp, every single circumstance, so hopefully some of these recreationists can take the tools that they learn from watercraft inspectors and apply them on their own when they’re out there recreating on their own and do a self-inspection,” said Holen.
The Game and Fish Department is committed to safeguarding our natural resources for future generations to enjoy.
“So we really, really like to keep it that way and keep these resources pristine for a long time,” said Holen.
For more information on Aquatic Nuisance Species, visit gf.nd.gov
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North Dakota
How gas prices have changed in North Dakota in the last week – 7/19/2024
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STACKER — The typically busy summer driving season tends to lead to more demand for gasoline and, in turn, higher prices at the pump. But that hasn’t happened this summer, and analysts aren’t sure of the reason.
“[Drivers] appear to be staying off the road, and the recent scorching heat is possibly to blame. Maybe things will pick up soon,” AAA spokesperson Andrew Gross said in a statement Thursday, adding that prices could dip even lower.
Prices are several cents above their levels a month ago, but a gallon of gas is still cheaper than it was this same time last summer. The U.S. has been producing a large amount of gasoline to bolster domestic supply, another factor that can push prices downward. The total amount of gasoline in the U.S. supply is slightly above the five-year average, according to Energy Information Administration data.
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in North Dakota. Gas prices are as of July 19.
North Dakota by the numbers
– Gas current price: $3.39
– Week change: $0.00 (0.0%)
– Year change: -$0.08 (-2.3%)
– Historical expensive gas price: $4.80 (6/15/22)
– Diesel current price: $3.65
– Week change: -$0.01 (-0.2%)
– Year change: -$0.13 (-3.3%)
– Historical expensive diesel price: $5.62 (6/25/22)
Metros with most expensive gas in North Dakota
#1. Minot: $3.48
#2. Bismarck: $3.48
#3. Grand Forks (ND only): $3.27
#4. Fargo-Moorhead (ND only): $3.24
States with the most expensive gas
#1. California: $4.72
#2. Hawaii: $4.70
#3. Washington: $4.27
States with the least expensive gas
#1. Mississippi: $3.00
#2. Louisiana: $3.10
#3. Texas: $3.12
This article originally appeared on Stacker, and was produced and distributed through a partnership with Stacker Studio. It has been republished pursuant to a CC by NC 4.0 License.
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